Can’t wait until winter in the Northern Hemisphere to get your backcountry skiing and riding fix? Join ECMG in Argentina this September for 6 days of ski touring in Northern Patagonia. This trip will take place in Bariloche, Argentina inside the beautiful Nahuel Huapi National Park. Our small group will complete a “hut to hut”, starting at the Cerro Catedral ski resort, heading to the Refugio Frey, on to the Refugio Jakob and then completing the circuit back to the ski area.
ITINERARY
Day 1: August 29 Arrive in Bariloche
- You will need to arrive in Bariloche by the late afternoon/early evening
- Meet the group and your guides
- Group dinner at local restaurant
Day 2: August 30 Ski at Cerro Catedral
- To knock the rust off and get acclimated, we will spend the day skiing at Cerro Catedral ski resort, with opportunities to hike/skin into the side-country
- After skiing, we will head back to our accommodations and prepare for our tour to the Refugio Frey
- Group dinner
Day 3: August 31 Ski to the Refugio Frey
- Head to the Refugio Frey utilizing the ski lifts at Cerro Catedral
- Expect 3-4 hours total travel time to access the hut
- Once we are settled into the hut, we will go for a short ski tour
- Dinner is provided at the hut
Day 4: September 1 Ski the terrain near Refugio Frey
- Breakfast at the hut
- Countless opportunities to ski/ride wide open bowls and steep couloirs alongside golden granite spires
- Dinner at the hut
Day 5: September 2 Ski to the Refugio Jakob
- Breakfast at the Frey
- Tour from the Frey to the Jakob, which takes 6+ hours
- Dinner at the Jakob Hut
Day 6: September 3 Ski the terrain near Refugio Jakob
- Breakfast at the Jakob Hut
- Ski/ride the awesome lines around the refugio
- Dinner at the Jakob Hut
Day 7: September 4 Finish the circuit and tour back to Cerro Catedral
- Breakfast at the Jakob Hut
- Start the tour back to Cerro Catedral, full day mission
- Group dinner in Bariloche
Day 8: September 5
- Depart from Argentina or stick around, you decide!
DETAILS
What we provide:
- IFMGA Mountain Guide
- All lodging, including in Bariloche and Refugios
- All meals provided
- Lift tickets
What you need to provide:
- AT ski gear or splitboard
- Sleeping bag for the hut (15 degree recommended)
- Transceiver, shovel and probe
- 35-45 liter backpack (large enough to carry your hut clothes, sleeping bag and ski clothing)
- Ice axe, boot crampons, ski crampons (required)
- Helmet (required)
- Argentine pesos to buy beer, wine or snacks at the hut
- Airfare
- Gratuities for guides
- Alcohol if desired
Why We Recommend This Trip:
Skiing or riding in September in this beautiful part of South America can’t be beat. Sharing hut meals with backcountry skiers from all over the world is an indescribable experience. And did we mention the food and wine?
DATES AND RATES
Dates: August 29-Sept. 5, 2024
Cost: $3680 ($500 deposit to book)
Group Size: Max 6 guests
Dates: August 29-Sept. 5, 2024
Booking cost: $3,680.00
Secure your spot
$500.00 deposit to secure spot. Balance
due 30 days prior to trip start date.
503-329-6603
info@eaglecapmountainguides.com
